Respiratory System Development and Aging
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What is the approximate residual volume in a 25-year-old individual?

  • 1.8 litres
  • 1.2 litres (correct)
  • 1.5 litres
  • 2.0 litres

    • How does vital capacity change with age in a male individual?

  • It doubles
  • It increases by 1.5 litres
  • It decreases by 1.1 litres (correct)
  • It remains the same

    • What is the approximate total lung capacity in a female individual?

  • 5.0 litres
  • 4.2 litres (correct)
  • 3.5 litres
  • 6.0 litres

    • Why does a 60-year-old individual use more energy during normal breathing?

    <p>Due to anatomical changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that contributes to the maintenance of a healthy respiratory system throughout life?

    <p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate volume of air moved in and out during normal breathing?

    <p>500ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage of fetal development does the lower respiratory system begin to develop?

    <p>At 26 days, when separation from the foregut is achieved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the canalicular period characterized by?

    <p>Bronchi enlargement and increased lung vascularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure separates the oral and nasal cavities?

    <p>Soft palate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the respiratory system by weeks 26-28 of fetal development?

    <p>Gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following topics is linked to nursing and paramedic practice in the care of older adults?

    <p>Respiratory development and aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epiglottis?

    <p>To prevent food from entering the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cardiac output flows through the lungs?

    <p>8-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the trachea as a child grows?

    <p>It becomes thicker and longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the muco-ciliary escalator in the respiratory system?

    <p>Trapping and removing debris and pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes occur in the chest wall as we age?

    <p>It becomes more rigid due to rib calcification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of breathing in infants?

    <p>Involving abdominal muscles to pull down the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of changes in the collagen and elastin fibers in the lungs as we age?

    <p>The lungs become less elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the foramen ovale in the fetal respiratory system?

    <p>It closes after birth to redirect blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the increased risk of respiratory tract infections in the elderly?

    <p>Reduced cilia function and cough reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the diaphragm in breathing?

    <p>To contract and relax to facilitate breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of changes in the airway angle as children grow?

    <p>The airway angle becomes more vertical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hardness of the palate is responsible for separating the oral and nasal cavities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The canalicular period is characterized by the formation of airway branches.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The larynx develops between weeks 5-10 of fetal development.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lungs are capable of gas exchange by week 5 of fetal development.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The right lung is smaller than the left lung.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nasal cavity is responsible for the production of mucus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Residual volume increases with age due to gain of elasticity in the lungs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vital capacity remains the same in both males and females throughout their lives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Total lung capacity increases significantly with age in both males and females.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tidal volume increases by 20% in healthy individuals after the age of 60.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regular exercise can help maintain a healthy respiratory system throughout life, even in the presence of disease.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The respiratory system is less efficient in older adults due to age-related changes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cilia in the trachea and upper bronchioles help to move mucus and debris down the trachea and into the lungs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The elasticity of the lungs increases with age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cough reflex is stronger in older adults compared to younger individuals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mucus production decreases in the trachea and upper bronchioles as we age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The diameter of the upper airways decreases with age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The smaller bronchioles and alveoli become more elastic with age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The muco-ciliary escalator is an important part of the specific immune defense mechanism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The trachea and upper bronchioles are responsible for gas exchange in the lungs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The airway angle in children becomes more horizontal as they grow in height.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The loss of lung elasticity with age is due to changes in the diaphragm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cilia in the trachea and upper bronchioles?

    <p>To move mucus and debris down the trachea and into the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does lung elasticity change with age?

    <p>Lung elasticity decreases with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the cough reflex stronger in older adults compared to younger individuals?

    <p>No, the cough reflex is not stronger in older adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to mucus production in the trachea and upper bronchioles as we age?

    <p>Mucus production decreases with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the diameter of the upper airways with age?

    <p>The diameter of the upper airways decreases with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of the decreased airway diameter in older adults?

    <p>Increased resistance to airflow, making breathing more difficult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cilia in the trachea and upper bronchioles?

    <p>Cilia in the trachea and upper bronchioles help to move mucus and debris down the trachea and into the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does lung elasticity change with age?

    <p>Lung elasticity decreases with age, leading to an increase in residual volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the cough reflex in older adults?

    <p>The cough reflex is not stronger in older adults compared to younger individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to mucus production in the trachea and upper bronchioles as we age?

    <p>Mucus production does not decrease in the trachea and upper bronchioles as we age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the diameter of the upper airways with age?

    <p>The diameter of the upper airways decreases with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help maintain a healthy respiratory system throughout life, even in the absence of disease?

    <p>Regular exercise can help maintain a healthy respiratory system throughout life, even in the absence of disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of cilia in the trachea and upper bronchioles?

    <p>They move mucus and debris up the trachea and into the pharynx, where it is swallowed and passed to the acidic environment of the stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the elasticity of the lungs change with age?

    <p>The elasticity of the lungs decreases with age, becoming more dilated and less efficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the cough reflex with age?

    <p>The cough reflex is diminished with age, making it less sensitive to mechanical stimulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to mucus production in the trachea and upper bronchioles with age?

    <p>Mucus production remains the same, but the clearance of pathogens and debris is reduced due to the decrease in cilia function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the diameter of the upper airways with age?

    <p>The diameter of the upper airways increases with age due to calcification of the cartilage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the diaphragm in infants?

    <p>The diaphragm helps to pull down the lungs and fill them with air, with the assistance of abdominal muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the changes in the chest wall with age?

    <p>The chest wall becomes more rigid and less elastic, leading to breathing difficulties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the respiratory system in regulating blood pH?

    <p>The respiratory system helps to regulate blood pH by controlling the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of age-related changes on the respiratory system?

    <p>Age-related changes lead to a decrease in the efficiency of the respiratory system, making it less effective in gas exchange and immune function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of a healthy respiratory system for overall health?

    <p>A healthy respiratory system is necessary for good health and optimum cellular function, as it provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cilia in the ______ and upper bronchioles help to move mucus and debris down the trachea and into the lungs.

    <p>trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ reflex is stronger in older adults compared to younger individuals.

    <p>cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ production in the trachea and upper bronchioles increases with age.

    <p>mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ of the lungs decreases with age due to the loss of elasticity.

    <p>elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ escalator is an important part of the specific immune defense mechanism.

    <p>muco-ciliary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ of the lungs change with age, resulting in a decrease in gas exchange efficiency.

    <p>elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The loss of _______________ in the lungs increases residual volume with age.

    <p>elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the age of 60, individuals use _______________ more energy during normal breathing.

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The volume of air moved in and out during normal breathing is approximately _______________ ml.

    <p>500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______________ reflex does not change in older adults.

    <p>cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mucus production in the trachea and upper bronchioles does not change with _______________.

    <p>age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The total volume of air in the lungs following inspiration is about _______________ litres in a male individual.

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The muco-ciliary escalator is an important part of the non-specific ______________ defence mechanism.

    <p>immune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As we age, the clearance of pathogens and debris is ______________ through the muco-ciliary escalator.

    <p>reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cough reflex is triggered by the ______________ of debris in the airways.

    <p>inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In aging, the ______________ nature of the lungs is lost.

    <p>elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The result of changes in the collagen and elastin fibers in the lungs as we age is that they become less ______________.

    <p>elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sensory receptors in the airways appear to be less ______________ with age, resulting in a diminished cough reflex.

    <p>sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In young individuals, the airways are very sensitive to mechanical stimulation, triggering a strong ______________ reflex.

    <p>cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary function of the muco-ciliary escalator is to remove ______________ and debris from the airways.

    <p>mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In aging, the strength of contraction of the respiratory muscles, including the ______________, reduces.

    <p>diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The airway changes in aging result in an increased risk of ______________ tract infections.

    <p>respiratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Cough reflex = Increases in strength Mucus production = Decreases in the trachea and upper bronchioles Lung elasticity = Decreases Airway diameter = Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics of the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Lung elasticity = Becomes less efficient Mucus production = Increases in the trachea and upper bronchioles Airway diameter = Remains constant Cough reflex = Remains unchanged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes in the respiratory system during fetal development:

    <p>Week 26-28 = Lungs are capable of gas exchange Week 5-16 = Airway branches are formed Week 7-10 = Development of the larynx Week 13-25 = Canalicular period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following factors affecting the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Lung elasticity = Affects gas exchange efficiency Mucus production = Affects the risk of respiratory tract infections Cough reflex = Affects the clearance of mucus and debris Airway diameter = Affects the flow of air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Lung tissue = Becomes less vascular Airway branches = Become less complex Mucus production = Increases in the trachea and upper bronchioles Trachea = Becomes smaller in diameter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following consequences of changes in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Decreased lung elasticity = Increased residual volume Increased mucus production = Increased risk of respiratory tract infections Decreased airway diameter = Increased difficulty in breathing Decreased cough reflex = Increased risk of aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Cough reflex = Becomes stronger Airway diameter = Increases Lung elasticity = Decreases Mucus production = Remains the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Trachea = Becomes softer and shorter Cough reflex = Diminishes Airway diameter = Decreases Lung elasticity = Remains the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the respiratory system components with their functions:

    <p>Diaphragm = Helps to pull down the trachea to fill the lungs with air Cilia = Move mucus with trapped debris up the trachea Muco-ciliary escalator = Traps dust and bacteria in the trachea and upper bronchioles Lungs = Regulate blood pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Mucus production = Increases Cough reflex = Remains the same Lung elasticity = Increases Airway diameter = Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Chest wall = Becomes more rigid Lung elasticity = Increases Airway diameter = Remains the same Cough reflex = Diminishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the respiratory system components with their functions:

    <p>Trachea = Transports air rather than enables diffusion into blood Upper airways = Enable gas exchange Alveoli = Trap dust and bacteria in the lungs Diaphragm = Helps to pull down the trachea to fill the lungs with air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Mucus production = Remains the same Cough reflex = Diminishes Airway diameter = Increases Lung elasticity = Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Cough reflex = Becomes stronger Lung elasticity = Remains the same Airway diameter = Increases Mucus production = Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the changes that occur in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Airway diameter = Decreases Cough reflex = Diminishes Lung elasticity = Decreases Mucus production = Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the respiratory system components with their functions:

    <p>Muco-ciliary escalator = Regulate blood pH Cilia = Trap dust and bacteria in the trachea and upper bronchioles Diaphragm = Helps to pull down the trachea to fill the lungs with air Alveoli = Enable gas exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes with age with their corresponding effects on the respiratory system:

    <p>Loss of elasticity = Increases residual volume Decreased airway diameter = Less efficient gas exchange Changes in collagen and elastin fibers = Lungs become less flexible Diminished sensory receptors in the airways = Weaker cough reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on lung function:

    <p>Increase in residual volume = Air remaining in the lungs after full expiration Decrease in vital capacity = Total volume exhaled after full inspiration Increase in tidal volume = Volume of air moved in and out during normal breathing Decrease in lung elasticity = Changes in the diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on the respiratory system:

    <p>Mucus production in the trachea and upper bronchioles = Decreases with age Cough reflex = Diminishes with age Airway diameter = Decreases with age Lung elasticity = Increases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Changes in the collagen and elastin fibers = Lungs become less flexible Decrease in airway diameter = Less efficient gas exchange Increase in residual volume = Air remaining in the lungs after full expiration Diminished sensory receptors in the airways = Weaker cough reflex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on lung function:

    <p>Increase in tidal volume = Not applicable Decrease in vital capacity = Total volume exhaled after full inspiration Decrease in lung elasticity = Changes in the collagen and elastin fibers Increase in residual volume = Air remaining in the lungs after full expiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Mucus production in the trachea and upper bronchioles = Decreases with age Cough reflex = Diminishes with age Lung elasticity = Decreases with age Airway diameter = Decreases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures with their functions in the respiratory system:

    <p>Cilia = Move mucus and debris down the trachea and into the lungs Hard palate = Separates the oral and nasal cavities Epiglottis = Directs air into the trachea Soft palate = Divides the nasal cavity from the oral cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes in the respiratory system with age:

    <p>Cough reflex = Remains the same Mucus production = Increases Airway diameter = Increases Lung elasticity = Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the respiratory system with their characteristics:

    <p>Trachea = Responsible for gas exchange in the lungs Upper bronchioles = Increase in diameter with age Lungs = Capable of gas exchange by week 26 of fetal development Nasal cavity = Produces mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following functions with the corresponding structures in the respiratory system:

    <p>Gas exchange = Lungs Mucus production = Trachea and upper bronchioles Airway branching = Pharynx Cilia function = Nasal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes in the respiratory system with age-related effects:

    <p>Decreased lung elasticity = Reduced gas exchange efficiency Increased mucus production = Impaired airway clearance Increased airway diameter = Improved airflow Stronger cough reflex = Enhanced airway protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following developmental stages of the respiratory system with their corresponding events:

    <p>Canalicular period = Formation of airway branches Week 5-10 = Development of the larynx Week 26-28 = Lungs become capable of gas exchange Week 13-25 = Bronchi enlarge and lung tissue becomes highly vascular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the functions of the respiratory system with age-related changes:

    <p>Cilia function = Clearance of pathogens and debris is reduced Cough reflex = Triggers more strongly with age Lung elasticity = Remains the same with age Mucus production = Increases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the age-related changes in the respiratory system with their effects:

    <p>Cough reflex = Increased risk of respiratory tract infections Mucus production = Decreased clearance of pathogens and debris Lung elasticity = Increased difficulty in breathing Airway diameter = No change with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characteristics of the respiratory system with age-related changes:

    <p>Cilia function = Less sensitive with age Cough reflex = Triggered more quickly with age Lung elasticity = Lost with age Airway diameter = Remains the same with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the age-related changes in the respiratory system with their corresponding structures:

    <p>Cough reflex = Trachea and upper bronchioles Mucus production = Nose and nasal cavity Lung elasticity = Lower airways and alveoli Airway diameter = Upper airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the functions of the respiratory system with age-related changes:

    <p>Mucus production = Traps dust and bacteria in the trachea and upper bronchioles Cilia function = Moves mucus with trapped debris up the trachea and into the pharynx Lung elasticity = Enables gas exchange in the lungs Cough reflex = Expels debris from the airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the age-related changes in the respiratory system with their effects on breathing:

    <p>Cough reflex = No change in breathing Mucus production = Breathing becomes more laboured Lung elasticity = Increased difficulty in breathing Airway diameter = Easier breathing with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characteristics of the respiratory system with age-related changes:

    <p>Cough reflex = Triggered more slowly with age Mucus production = Remains the same with age Lung elasticity = Lost due to changes in collagen and elastin fibers Airway diameter = Increases with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on lung function:

    <p>Loss of lung elasticity = Increases residual volume Decreased mucus production = Clears pathogens more efficiently Increased airway diameter = Improves gas exchange Decline in cough reflex = Removes debris less effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of the respiratory system with their corresponding functions:

    <p>Muco-ciliary escalator = Removes pathogens and debris from the airways Cilia = Increases mucus production Epiglottis = Separates the oral and nasal cavities Diaphragm = Regulates breathing rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the age-related changes in the respiratory system with their corresponding mechanisms:

    <p>Cough reflex = Mechanical stimulation of the airways Mucus production = Muco-ciliary escalator Lung elasticity = Changes in collagen and elastin fibers Airway diameter = Calcification of rib cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Increased airway diameter = Improves airflow Decreased lung elasticity = Increases energy required for breathing Enhanced cough reflex = Removes debris more efficiently Increased mucus production = Clogs airways more easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the age-related changes in the respiratory system with their effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Cough reflex = Increased risk of respiratory tract infections Mucus production = Decreased clearance of pathogens and debris Lung elasticity = Decreased gas exchange efficiency Airway diameter = No change in respiratory function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characteristics of the respiratory system with age-related changes:

    <p>Cough reflex = Less sensitive with age Mucus production = Remains the same with age Lung elasticity = Changes due to calcification of rib cartilage Airway diameter = Increased due to changes in collagen and elastin fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Decreased mucus production = Clears pathogens less efficiently Loss of lung elasticity = Increases residual volume Narrowed airway diameter = Increases airway resistance Enhanced muco-ciliary escalator = Removes debris more efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Weakened cough reflex = Removes debris less effectively Increased airway diameter = Improves airflow Loss of lung elasticity = Increases residual volume Enhanced mucus production = Clogs airways more easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following age-related changes with their corresponding effects on respiratory function:

    <p>Decreased lung elasticity = Increases energy required for breathing Narrowed airway diameter = Increases airway resistance Enhanced muco-ciliary escalator = Removes debris more efficiently Weakened diaphragm = Reduces respiratory muscle strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences our views and ideas?

    <p>Our culture and upbringing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the debate about in the 'Nature vs Nurture' concept?

    <p>The influence of both biological inheritance and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to influence the chances of a child becoming prime minister?

    <p>Their social environment and family background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of Mr. and Mrs. Smith's child being adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Jones?

    <p>The child's upbringing and education will be influenced by their new parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are our views and ideas not value-free?

    <p>Because they are influenced by our personal biases and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between our views and our experiences?

    <p>Our views are influenced by our experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible reason why a 12-year-old might get hold of a gun and go on a shooting spree at school?

    <p>As a result of mental health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might two parents spend almost all the family income on heroin, leaving hardly any money for food or clothes for the children?

    <p>Because of a medical condition, such as addiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a factor in an elderly woman stealing from a shop?

    <p>As a result of past events, such as poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a reason why a politician accepts a bribe?

    <p>Because of a lack of morality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a factor in a group robbing a bank at gunpoint?

    <p>As a result of past events, such as poverty and lack of opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a reason why a young person becomes a suicide bomber and kills themselves and others?

    <p>As a result of past events, such as trauma and exposure to violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main debate regarding the case of Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, who murdered a toddler at the age of 10?

    <p>Whether they were influenced by nature or nurture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme explored in the discussion about nursing and paramedic practice?

    <p>The influence of family members on career choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor in determining an individual's behavior, according to the nature vs. nurture debate?

    <p>Genetics and upbringing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of considering the role of nature and nurture in an individual's behavior?

    <p>It emphasizes the role of genetics and environment in shaping behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern regarding the case of Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, in terms of morality?

    <p>Whether they were evil or not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying question in the discussion about the influences on an individual's behavior?

    <p>Is behavior largely predetermined or influenced by free will?</p> Signup and view all the answers

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